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LX05 VZL

2005 Lexus IS200

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

126,695 mi
Last recorded126,695 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS20073,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 VZL
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 126,695 miles

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 120,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 114,556 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear General suspension components corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 114,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear General suspension components corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 106,808 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

General suspension components corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 103,759 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

General suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 103,751 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seal corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

General suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 100,922 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 99,141 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 99,130 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 94,385 miles

N/S/F Tyre 2mm inner edge

O/S/R Tyre 2mm tread

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,682 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion hole in sill outside of 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension,to body corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,603 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,603 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,365 miles

Offside Front Inner worn on edge

Offside Rear Inner worn on edge.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner worn on edge

Offside Rear Inner worn on edge.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 72,664 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,892 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2013 59,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,337 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2012 52,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Mar 2011 44,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,188 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,231 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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LX05 VZL is a 2005 Lexus IS200 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 73,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX05 VZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX05 VZL registered?

LX05 VZL is a 2005 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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